Amrita Nayak Dutta

Amrita Nayak Dutta, Defence reporter who covers India-China border moves, and Sukalp Sharma, energy journalist explaining LPG and policy risks. They discuss LPG supply risks from Strait of Hormuz tensions and government measures to protect households. They explore China’s construction of Xiaokang villages near the LAC and India’s Vibrant Villages response. They also touch on the upcoming five-state poll schedule.

Akram M, a reporter for The Indian Express specializing in Karnataka, discusses the explosive investigation into secret burials in Dharmasthala, fueled by shocking allegations from local workers. Amrita Nayak Dutta sheds light on India's ambitious Mission Sudarshan Chakra, aimed to rival Israel's Iron Dome and enhance air defense capabilities. Lastly, they explore an unprecedented Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that allows a gifted 11-year-old to skip grades, raising questions about education policies and age restrictions.

Udit Mishra, an expert on poverty in India, discusses the World Bank's startling claim that only 5.75% of Indians now live in extreme poverty, diving into the complexities of measuring poverty. Amrita Nayak Dutta, specializing in India-China relations, reveals insights from a key meeting between Indian and Chinese defense ministers, exploring its implications for future ties. The conversation wraps up with crucial details on a fuel ban in Delhi, aimed at combating pollution.

Indian Express journalists discuss the allegations against IAS officer Dr Puja Khedkar and the rise in terror attacks in Jammu. Insights on the NEET UG cases are also provided, including the Supreme Court's statements and the arrests made by CBI.

Vineet Bhalla, a legal journalist from The Indian Express, dives into the BCCI's Supreme Court push to criminalize match-fixing amid concerns over India's cricket integrity. He explores past scandals and the legal void that remains. Amrita Nayak Dutta, a defence reporter, discusses security lessons from Operation Sindhu, highlighting the need for enhanced air defence radars to combat drone incursions. She details the military's procurement plans for sophisticated radars to bolster detection and response capabilities against future threats.